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Harley-Davidson S-125 19481948 Harley-Davidson S-125 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Harley-Davidson S-125 |
| Model year | 1948 |
| Category | Allround |
| Rating | 3.1 Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Power output | 3.0 HP (2.2 kW)) |
| Top speed | 72.4 km/h (45.0 mph) |
| Compression | 6.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 52.0 x 58.0 mm (2.0 x 2.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Single Langsenkamp-Linkert |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Single downtube steel cradle |
| Front suspension | Girder fork coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Rigid- |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-19 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). SLS drum front and rear |
| Diameter | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). SLS drum front and rear |
| Diameter | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Seat | Spring-mounted seat |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 90.7 kg (200.0 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0331 HP/kg |
| Fuel capacity | 6.62 litres (1.75 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Kick |
| Comments | Made in Germany in 1948 following Germany’s defeat in World War II. |
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| Further information | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 48 Harley-Davidson S-125 discussion group or the general Harley-Davidson discussion group. |
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